The holiday season is around the corner, and a gift from the Capital City is sure to sleigh (get it?) the gift-giving game! We have put together this local gift guide to help you check everyone off your list, even the hardest to shop for. Whether you’re shopping for family, friends, Secret Santa or White Elephant, you can find something for everyone right here in Baton Rouge.
FOR THE FOODIE:
Red Stick Spice Co. is known for being a foodie haven! Offering everything from spice blends to tea to cooking oils, fill the foodie in your life with holiday joy by gifting them something from this Baton Rouge staple. Looking for an experience to enjoy with the foodie in your life? Sign up for a cooking class and gift that to them instead – you can learn the ins and outs of everything from cake decorating to Cajun Creole classics!
FOR THE GREEN THUMB:
Got someone with a green thumb on your shopping list? Baton Rouge Succulent Co. is a must-stop for all of you succulent needs. From classes to arrangements, to Plant Club Monthly Subscription Boxes and more, Baton Rouge Succulent Co. is full of great plants and here to help with any 101s you might need to care for them.
FOR THE HOMEBODY/HOST:
The Royal Standard quite literally is the royal standard when it comes to home goods and hosting necessities. For the homebody, find cozy pajamas or bath and body necessities that are sure to make every day feel like a spa day. For the host or hostess with the mostest, find all things entertainment, from bar necessities to serving pieces, as well as catchy napkins with clever sayings. The Royal Standard is also your go-to for everything holiday – you’re sure to find something for everyone on your list at their Perkins or Highland location.
If you're looking for both home & garden, the Red Onion is a must-shop! With two locations – one on Perkins Road and one on Lobdell – you can find a variety of houseplants and other services, including plant consultation and container planting, as well as an assortment of décor, accessories and much more.
FOR THE BOOKWORM:
Do you have a bookworm in your life to buy a gift for? Red Stick Reads is a boutique bookstore that offers a vast collection of book genres perfect for every age, as well as other non-book items, such as notecards, tote bags, board games and puzzles. Can’t find what you’re looking for? Red Stick Reads partners with affiliates to provide an endless selection of print books, e-books and audiobooks.
FOR THE TRENDSETTER:
Are you looking for unique jewelry pieces for someone in your life – or be honest, maybe yourself? With collections inspired by the state of Louisiana, the nostalgia of an old-fashioned gumball machine and the American Sign Language, Mimosa Handcrafted’s bronze, sterling silver, and 14k gold pieces are handmade right here in Baton Rouge.
FOR SOMETHING UNIQUE:
Can’t seem to find just the right gift? Explore more options at The Pink Elephant. Filled with eclectic and rotating collections of antiques from Louisiana dealers, you’ll surely find a unique present for your Christmas list at this one-of-a-kind vintage destination.
FOR THE SPORTS FAN:
Hunting for a gift for the LSU Tigers’ biggest fan? Bengals & Bandits may just have what you’re looking for. Shop collections ranging from LSU to the Saints, as well as collections dedicated to the state of Louisiana and LSU greats, such as Joe Burrow. Bengals & Bandits is also unique in that they work with local artists and short-run companies to provide a unique selection of licensed products while bringing smaller companies into the marketplace.
If you’re looking for a gift that will be sure to rep a team in style, Anthony Lawrence Collection is a go-to! They put the fun and style in NCAA-licensed collegiate apparel by designing clothing people love and know they look great in.
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